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Iranian ships allowed to pass through Strait of Hormuz: Envoy – Authentic Report 2026

March 15, 2026March 15, 2026 admin No Comments

Iran’s Ambassador to India Mohammad Fathali noted historical relations between the two nations, and said that both sides have maintained cooperation through the conflict Iranian Ambassador Mohammad Fathali on Saturday said that Tehran has permitted a limited number of Indian vessels to move through the Strait of Hormuz despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle…

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Federal judge blocks Fed chair Powell’s subpoenas; DOJ to appeal : Report 2026

March 14, 2026March 14, 2026 admin No Comments

US Federal judge James Boasberg blocked subpoenas targeting Fed Chair Jerome Powell over HQ renovations, citing no evidence and an improper retaliatory motive. By Amara Omeokwe US Federal Attorney Jeanine Pirro vowed to continue her investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell after a judge rejected subpoenas issued to the central bank, threatening to delay…

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Iran’s attacks on Gulf nations are condemned by China, which calls for a ceasefire Report 2026

March 13, 2026March 13, 2026 admin No Comments

Iran’s conflict: China condemned indiscriminate attacks on civilians and Gulf states, while urging ceasefire and diplomacy. China also abstained from a UN resolution condemning Iran’s strikes. China on Wednesday (local time) said it opposes attacks on Gulf countries and condemned indiscriminate strikes on civilians and non-military targets, in a rare criticism of its ally Iran…

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Nicotine lozenges 2026: can they help you stop smoking? How many can you take safely

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026 admin No Comments

No Smoking Day 2026: Nicotine lozenges can help ease cravings while quitting smoking, but they should be used correctly and within the recommended daily limit. Nicotine lozenges may help reduce cravings and support people trying to quit smoking. Quitting smoking is often easier said than done. Even when people decide to stop, nicotine cravings and withdrawal symptoms…

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Canada will limit free settlement services for economic class PRs on April 1

March 11, 2026March 11, 2026 admin No Comments

Canada will limit free settlement services for economic class permanent residents to six years from April 1, 2026, and five years from April 1, 2027 Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada on Tuesday announced that it would stop giving many economic class permanent residents open-ended access to federally funded settlement services from April 1, 2026, replacing…

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LIC’s portfolio takes a 70,000-crore hit due to the US-Iran war; banks and L&T are the worst hit

March 10, 2026March 10, 2026 admin No Comments

Holdings in SBI, ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank accounted for more than one-fifth of the losses for Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India; while L&T alone created a 11 per cent dent, shows ACE Equity data. Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), India’s state-run insurance behemoth and one of the largest domestic institutional investors, has…

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Jaishankar : 3 Iranian warships asked for permits to dock in Indian ports – Authentic Report

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026 admin No Comments

Jaishankar told Parliament that Iran requested permission to dock three warships at Indian ports, as he outlined India’s energy, trade and citizen-security priorities amid the West Asia conflict. New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, left, speaks in the Rajya Sabha during the Budget session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Monday, March 9, 2026. External…

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Latin American countries should use military force to help combat cartels, Trump urges 2026

March 8, 2026March 8, 2026 admin No Comments

Trump encouraged regional leaders gathered at his Miami-area golf club to take military action against drug-trafficking cartels and transnational gangs. Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guyana, Honduras, Panama, Paraguay, and Trinidad and Tobago joined the summit. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the United States and Latin American…

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Prime Database study shows that women are underrepresented at India Inc. – Authentic Report 2026

March 7, 2026March 7, 2026 admin No Comments

Prime Database study : Women form 23% of employees in listed firms but only 5% of CEOs or MDs, highlighting a steep drop in representation as one moves up the corporate hierarchy. Similarly, only 135 companies (6 per cent) have a woman chairing the board, and nearly half of these chairpersons are from promoter families….

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H-1B visa registration opens for FY2027: $100,000 fee, reworked wage rules – Authentic Report

March 6, 2026March 6, 2026 admin No Comments

The FY2027 H-1B registration period has opened with new wage-based selection rules and sponsor fees that could affect hiring and applicants The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on Thursday opened the registration window for the FY 2027 H-1B visa programme, allowing US employers to sponsor foreign professionals for speciality jobs. The registration period runs…

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